Eureka! That fixed it. Is this documented anywhere on
the ThinkPad? I don't see it. Lenovo should get the word out.
"billraper" wrote:
Quote:
> I FOUND MY SOLUTION!!!
>
> In my case, it was in Lenovo's "ThinkVantage Access Connections" applet. It
> is additional security that is applied at the CONNECTION level.
>
> Here is how I fixed it:
>
> 1. Double click on the ThinkVantage Access Connections applet in the
> notification area.
> 2. Click on the MANAGE button on the toolbar
> 3. Select the SSID where you want File Sharing to work, and click EDIT
> 4. Click on the ADDITIONAL SETTINGS tab
> 5. Next to "Network Security", click the SETTINGS button
> 6. The first option in Security Settings is "Disable file and printer
> sharing". UNCHECK this box. Click OK for 3 levels of dialog boxes, then
> close Access Connections
>
> Although these directions are specific to ThinkPad notebooks, the same
> principle may apply for other manufacturers' connection managers.
>
> Best of luck!
>
> Bill
>
>
> "ARJ167" wrote:
> Quote:
> > I have the same problem. No other firewalls except Norton 360,
> > no other extra features. Did anyone get an answer or frix?
> >
> > "billraper" wrote:
> > Quote:
> > > I also am a victim of the same random problem.
> > >
> > > The differences for me are
> > >
> > > (1) No Network Magic
> > > (2) No McAfee
> > > (3) No XP